Help recovery in Rhode Island thrive.

At RICARES, we champion a strong, expansive recovery network that helps all Rhode Islanders flourish. Your contributions keep that work going.

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Your Gift Helps Build the RI Recovery Ecosystem

Every dollar helps RICARES advocate for recovery-supportive legislation, strengthen the peer recovery workforce, and support Rhode Islanders taking their first steps into recovery.

Why give?

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    RECOVERIE ALLIES TRAINED IN 2026

    Give back to something that aligns with your values and passions. We in turn are creating pathways to employment through the internship program gives people entering the workforce to do so in a way that fits in their life.

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    YEARS OF SERVICE

    Join a community of people working together to address important issues. Your generosity can motivate friends, family, and colleagues to do the same.

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    CPRS STUDY SESSIONS HELD

    Your contribution helps build long-term solutions, not just quick fixes, creating real, measurable change in the lives of those we serve.

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    PEER RECOVERY PROGRAMS

    Support local, hands-on efforts that make a difference where it matters most. We are strengthening the recovery workforce through education, resources and support.

RICARES is powered by people who've been there. From certifying safe recovery housing to creating the next generation of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists, our work is built on lived experience. Your support helps us advocate at the State House, train and equip community health workers, and meet Rhode Islanders exactly where they are on their recovery journey.

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OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

  • Monthly Giving

    Set up a recurring gift to help cover RICARES' day-to-day operating costs. These are the things grants don't usually fund, like keeping the lights on and the WiFi running. 

    Become a Monthly Donor

  • In-Kind Donations

    Donate food, supplies, gift cards, or professional services to support programs like Recovery Housing Starter Kits for people just entering stable housing or Rally4Recovery’s raffle prizes.

    Donate Items or Services

  • Legacy Giving

    Include RICARES in your estate planning to help sustain recovery advocacy and peer support for Rhode Islanders for generations to come. 

    Schedule time to talk with us

  • Corporate Gifts

    Sponsor a table at Rally4Recovery, fund an event for recovery communities to gather, or partner with RICARES on workplace giving to connect your organization directly with the recovery community. 

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 
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Give Your Time 

Fill out our volunteer application to get matched with an opportunity that fits your interests and availability.

RICARES volunteers support programs, community events, and advocacy work across Rhode Island. Whether you have an hour or a whole afternoon, there's a role that fits your schedule and skills.

→ Rally4Recovery

→ Administrative Help

→ Event Support

→ Outreach & Tabling

→ Advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. RICARES is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 90-0613502), so your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You'll receive an email receipt right after you give, keep it for your records at tax time. If you need a formal acknowledgment letter, reach out to Sarah Liew, sliew@ricares.org and we'll send one over.

  • Every dollar helps RICARES advance recovery across Rhode Island. Your gift supports our core work: one-on-one recovery coaching, peer support workforce development, recovery housing, advocacy for policies that reduce stigma and expand access to care, and community outreach and education. Because we're a small, grassroots organization, your donation has an outsized, direct impact on the people and families we serve.

  • Absolutely. Beyond donating, you can get involved by volunteering your time, joining our advocacy efforts, attending events, or spreading the word about recovery in your own community. (can each of those sections link to the corresponding pages?)

  • Yes. In addition to financial gifts, we sometimes accept in-kind donations such as supplies, professional services, or event sponsorships that support our programs. Since our needs shift over time, please contact Sarah Liew, sliew@ricares.org, directly so we can make sure your gift goes where it's needed most.

  • Yes, please reach out to Sarah Liew, sliew@ricares.org, with requests.